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2011 Hyundai Azera

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Automobile Magazine
- 12/22/2010

The Hyundai Azera is not one of the most popular model in the lineup form Hyundai, but despite its under the radar reputation, this model offers a very capable and competitive car in its class. The Azera was initially introduced as the new Hyundai flagship model, but has since settled in between the Sonata and the Genesis. The latest model of the Azera has received updates on almost all areas including exterior body style, engine, transmission and some internal styling. The 2011 Azera is a very strong vehicle from any perspective except its marketing. The release of an all new and more impressive Genesis sedan has overshadowed the Azera this year for sure.

The well matched 3.3 liter V-6 and six speed automatic transmission give this car a fairly strong performance package that make it a great buy in the midsized sedan market. There is a surprising amount of luxury options on the interior of the Azera and for a base price of only $25,495 Hyundai is offering a big value in this new year's model. The Azera can be equipped with many high end features like moon roof and navigation but these additions will boost the base price.

The 2012 Hyundai Azera is the next Knight Industries Two Thousand, and it's childproof; that is, if you believe the newest set of advertisements for the Azera, made with help from cult-favorite movie writer Wes Anderson, famous for his work on The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.
Hyundai has released two advertisements that will air on television this Sunday during the Academy Awards. The first, entitled "Talk to My Car," focuses on the Azera's Blue Link telematics system as a selling point. Asking your Azera to find an Italian restaurant, it would seem, is the new version of a movie hero talking to his omniscient car (think Michael Knight and KITT). Watch closely, and you’ll catch homages to Knight Rider, The Spy Who Loved Me, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Italian Job all crammed into a thirty-second spot.
The second spot is called "Modern Life," and follows writer Anderson's formula of controlled chaos, as a father struggles to keep his kids in line and make dinner at the same time. The Azera, it would appear, is a welcome respite from doing either one.
Either way, Hyundai hopes to be a bit cinematic and a bit comedic this Sunday. Check out its attempts (and hopefully laugh a bit) below.
Source: Hyundai Click here for video Click here for video

While Hyundai may have taken the wraps off of the 2012 Azera and 2013 Genesis Coupe at the 2011 Los Angeles and 2012 Detroit auto shows, respectively, the company had yet to put a price tag on either of its new cars. Now, we have the numbers: $32,875 including destination will get buyers into the Azera, and $25,125 is all that's needed for the Genesis Coupe.

After Hyundai launched both the Genesis sedan and its Equus flagship here in the United States, it's not too surprising that the aging Azera -- previously its most upscale sedan -- has sort of fallen off the map. That should change come November, when an all-new generation debuts at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Hyundai, which confirmed the debut scheduling yesterday via Twitter, also stated that engineers are in the final stages of tuning the U.S.-spec car's ride and handling.

Warranty

Recalls

Recall Date

12-31-1969:21:35:30

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

Summary

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Consequences

Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

Potential Units Affected

1,712,336

Notes

Hyundai Motor Company

Recall Date

12-31-1969:21:35:30

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Summary

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Consequences

Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

Potential Units Affected

1,712,336

Notes

Hyundai Motor Company

Recall Date

12-31-1969:21:35:30

Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Summary

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.

Consequences

Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.